Mysterious new Gold PokeStops are appearing in Pokemon GO, but what are the new golden variants and what do they do?
If you’re logging into Pokemon GO today, you might notice something rather different about the nearby PokeStops. While some look the same as ever, others are a strange new golden color, something we’ve never seen before.
What’s more, there’s a mysterious new creature showing its face in-game.
What Do Golden PokeStops Do in Pokemon GO?
Gold PokeStops function similarly to regular PokeStops in Pokemon GO, but each one will also give players Gimmighoul Coins when spun.
In addition, Golden PokeStops give out more items than standard PokeStops. Players can turn PokeStops into Golden PokeStops by using a Golden Lure Module.
These rare modules can be acquired by sending multiple Postcards to Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet.
Here’s everything we know about the new Coin Pokemon and how to catch it in Pokemon GO!
Why Are Gold PokeStops in Pokemon GO?
Gold PokeStops allow players to collect Gimmighoul Coins, which is the only way to evolve the Pokemon. These coins are also attainable by catching Roaming Form Gimmighoul or adventuring with it as your buddy.
Collect 999 Gimmighoul Coins and give them to the Pokemon to evolve it into Gholdengo!
How to Use Gold PokeStops
To use a Golden PokeStop, simply:
- Approach the PokeStop’s real-world location
- When close, tap the Golden PokeStop
- Spin the disk by flicking your finger to the left or right, from the center
- You will then receive an assortment of items, including Gimmighoul Coins
Wednesday 9th of November 2022
I've only had the one from the start
Saturday 12th of November 2022
me too. I've spun around 10 gold stops with only one coin. The cute little dude follows me around for a bit.
Monday 7th of November 2022
Not all the gold stops are giving me coins. I've spun about 20 gold stops and only have four coins. My daughter has spun about 30 gold stops and has six coins. There is no way we are going to be able to collect enough coins for whatever use they are going to have.
Sunday 6th of November 2022
You get A LOT of items from these stops, and they seem to be randomized, I had one turn blue and upon returning it was gold again.
Saturday 5th of November 2022
You can spin the same golden stop multiple times before getting a coin and can get more then one from the same stop-different spin.
Saturday 5th of November 2022
I spun 30 gold stops. Got 1 gold coin and never saw the coin critter...but noticed I got 15 items from each of those stops!
Saturday 12th of November 2022
@Emma, I only got one coin (from the first spin). But, a cute little one has followed me for a while. I've spun around 12 or so gold pokestops.
Friday 11th of November 2022
@Genie, He's really small. Looks like a flea on the screen and he is constantly moving around. If you click on him, there will be a coin icon above him. People have said that he looks towards the next pokestop with a coin, but he's so small I can't really make that out. Either way, we can't catch him yet, so as long as you have the coins in your inventory, the game believes you already had the conversation with Professor Jacq (he talks with willow in a hologram session when you spin the first gold stop.) There's images online if you really want to see what it was supposed to say (there's probably even a youtube session with it.) You didn't miss much.
Tuesday 8th of November 2022
@BadBec, mine too. I only have one from the first gold pokestop Despite spinning many since.
Monday 7th of November 2022
@Genie, that’s my issue as well
